Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

Following a late-night traffic stop for speeding and an alleged improper lane change, the client was arrested for DWI. They declined a roadside breath test, and officers later obtained a warrant and drew blood several hours after the stop, which the state relied on to enhance the case. Our team scrutinized the reports and warrant materials, focused on the stop justification and the delay before the draw, and prepared to challenge those points. We also documented the client's proactive compliance efforts. The pressure moved negotiations, the charge was reduced, and the client received deferred probation.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, CCL1

Allegations

On probation for a misdemeanor theft case, the client faced a warrant after a positive THC test, unpaid fees, and an unfinished required class. She had already served a short jail sanction and was worried about work and family responsibilities. We coordinated a planned surrender to limit time in custody, then engaged the prosecution, documented mitigation, and pressed for credit for time already served. The State scaled back its position and agreed to resolve the case for time served, ending supervision. Outcome: reduction with time served and prompt release.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 488th DC

Allegations

The client was on felony probation for a prior DWI when a new citation for driving with a suspended license triggered a motion to revoke. We met the client at the hearing and dug into the license history, confirming an occupational license had been granted and the flagged suspension came from an older case. We presented that context to the prosecutor and challenged the basis for revocation. The court imposed a brief custodial sanction with no added terms or extension. The motion to revoke was dismissed.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle (Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, 372nd District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of evading after patrol lights came on, but the vehicle did not immediately stop. With music up and approaching a freeway ramp, the driver initially thought the lights were for another car, then moved to a safe location and pulled over. The client reported no contraband. We documented that timeline and emphasized the absence of intent to flee, focusing on the decision to stop safely rather than abruptly. Faced with that context and proof issues on intent, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for a turn violation following alleged speeding, the client was investigated for DWI. On video, they were polite and steady, showing only limited clues on the walk-and-turn and one-leg-stand. The officer noted watery eyes and an alcohol odor. The client declined both breath and blood testing, a warrant was obtained, and the lab reported a 0.139 BAC. We dissected the stop, the FST instructions, and the evidentiary chain, then leveraged our findings to secure pretrial diversion. After completing the program, the state dismissed the case.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Brazoria County, CC1

Allegations

Our client was found inside a vacant residence next to where they intended to stay after a night out and was arrested for criminal trespass. We engaged early, pressed for full discovery, and documented that the home was unoccupied and the entry appeared to be a mistake. We gathered receipts showing the client immediately paid for a broken window and cleaning, along with text messages with the owner. The owner then provided a statement requesting no prosecution. With restitution, cooperation, and intent in doubt, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for expired registration, officers searched the vehicle and reported finding only small marijuana residue in the carpet. We scrutinized why the client was ordered out of the car, challenged the justification for the search, and pressed for bodycam and reports while arguing the amount was not usable. The prosecution did not drop the case, but our pressure improved the options. The client chose a negotiated outcome of straight probation, avoiding jail and keeping penalties manageable.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

The client was stopped for driving well below the speed limit and arrested for DWI. They declined a roadside breath test, officers obtained a warrant, and a later blood report claimed a high BAC. We obtained the dash and body camera, the warrant affidavit, and the full blood draw and lab records, noting issues with how the sample was collected and documented. We challenged the basis for the stop and the reliability of the blood evidence in negotiations. The prosecution dropped the enhancement and reduced the case to a first offense Class B with deferred probation.

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Open Container in a Motor Vehicle

Location

Wilson County, Wilson County Precinct 2 Justice-of-the-Peace Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers reported smelling marijuana and searched the car, then issued a citation for open container. The items were miniature liquor bottles found in a bag on the back floorboard, with several still sealed. We obtained the citation and reports, documented the location and condition of the bottles, and argued the state could not show the driver possessed an open container or that it was readily accessible. After we pressed these evidentiary issues with the prosecutor at the JP setting, the case was dismissed.

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Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury

Location

Williamson County, 368th

Allegations

The case stemmed from a roadway collision that injured a scooter rider. Investigators seized the client’s vehicle while they pursued crash data. We pushed for the vehicle’s release, pulled all available videos and bodycam, and analyzed the crash sequence in detail. The evidence showed braking at the moment of contact and that the driver later pulled over to check for damage, undercutting any claim of intentional flight. We presented these issues to the prosecution, the grand jury declined to indict, and the charge was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Guadalupe County, CC2

Allegations

Following a minor crash with a commercial truck, officers from different agencies arrived and arrested our client for DWI. Field sobriety tests were conducted, then a breath test at the jail and a hospital blood draw. We obtained the body and dash cam footage, dissected the breath and blood evidence, and raised a venue challenge about where the driving occurred. With no prior record and several weaknesses highlighted, we negotiated deferred adjudication. The client avoided a formal conviction and proceeded on probation.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

During a routine stop for a registration problem, an officer searched our client’s car and gathered a few crumbs of marijuana from the carpet, resulting in a misdemeanor possession case. We obtained the reports, scrutinized the basis for removing the client from the vehicle and expanding the stop to a search, and pressed the state on whether there was a usable amount. The prosecution acknowledged proof concerns but would not dismiss. We leveraged those weaknesses to eliminate any jail exposure and minimize financial penalties. The client resolved the case with a term of straight probation.